Checklist: entitlements for older people
Checklist: entitlements for older people
The lists and links below are to help you to check out all the main services and entitlements for older people.
The headings in the left hand column of each section link to general documents on the subject, and those in the right hand column link to details of specific payments or services.
Income supports
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Social insurance payments |
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| Means-tested payments |
State Pension (Non Contributory) See also: Habitual residence |
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Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's (Contributory) Pension Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Non-Contributory) Pension |
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Housing
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Housing
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| Housing grants and supports |
Housing Aid for Older People Scheme Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability |
Health
| Community care |
Taxation
| Credits and allowances |
Older people's tax credits and reliefs |
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Housing |
Rent relief (applies only to tenancies from before 8 December 2010) |
| Illness and medical expenses |
Legal
Private pensions
Extra benefits
Other issues
Other sources of information
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Voluntary agencies |
Sage support and advocacy |